Bible Strands
Acts 9:14
And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Ananias speaks to the Lord, reporting that Saul has arrived with authorization from the chief priests to arrest those who invoke God's name.
The words — ἐξουσίαν (exousian) denotes the delegated power or authorization the chief priests granted to Saul. δῆσαι (dēsai) specifies the purpose of that authorization: to bind or arrest.
The thread — The phrase "call on Your name" connects to the persecuted believers in Acts 9:21, Stephen's martyrdom in Acts 7:59, and the call to pursue peace with believers in 2 Timothy 2:22.
Why it lands — The text records Saul's authorized mission to arrest believers, directly countering Ananias's fear. It requires the reader to recognize that God's chosen instruments operate beyond human authority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
Cross-references
- Acts 9:21 All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”
- Acts 7:59 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
- 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Acts 9:2 and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
- Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
- 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
- Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,